Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Morris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1921 2019–20 |
Housing marketModifies the State Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) rate structure. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2141 2019–20 |
Travel agent B&O tax rateEliminating the preferential business and occupation tax rate for travel agents. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2165 2019–20 |
Private road maintenanceConcerning private road maintenance agreements. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1578 2019–20 |
Oil transportation safetyRequires a tug escort in Rosario Strait and connected waterways to the east for laden oil tankers of between 5,000 and 40,000 deadweight tons and for articulated tug-barges and certain towed waterborne vessels of at least... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| HB 2119 2019–20 |
State forestland moneysAuthorizes a county to prorate payments from the exchange of certain state forest lands in the same manner as general taxes are paid and distributed. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| HB 1257 2019–20 |
Energy efficiencyRequires the State Building Code Council to develop rules for electric vehicle infrastructure that require electric vehicle charging capability at all new buildings that provide on-site parking. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| HB 1444 2019–20 |
Appliance efficiencyRemoves federally preempted efficiency and testing standards. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| HB 1126 2019–20 |
Distributed energyEstablishes a declaration of state policy that any distributed energy resources planning process engaged in by an electric utility should accomplish certain goals. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| HB 1587 2019–20 |
Fruits and vegetables accessEstablishes the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program at the Department of Health. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| HB 2580 2017–18 |
Renewable natural gasRequires the Washington State University Extension Energy Program and the Department of Commerce (Department), in consultation with the Utilities and Transportation Commission, to submit recommendations to the Governor and the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 2970 2017–18 |
Autonomous vehicle work grpTasks the Washington State Transportation Commission (Transportation Commission) with convening a work group of executive and legislative branch representatives to develop policy recommendations to address the operation of... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 22, 2018 |
| HB 1031 2017–18 |
UAVs near marine speciesProhibits an unmanned aerial system (UAS) from approaching within 200 yards of a southern resident orca whale. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1063 2017–18 |
Tribes, fuel tax agreementsAllows the Department of Licensing (DOL) to enter into fuel tax agreements with certain federally recognized tribes with lands held in trust. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1233 2017–18 |
Distributed energyEstablishes a declaration of state policy that any distributed energy resources planning process engaged in by an electric utility should accomplish certain goals. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 1715 2017–18 |
Health care employeesProvides that certain hospital employees must be allowed to take uninterrupted meal and rest periods that are not intermittent, except under limited circumstances. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2278 2017–18 |
Privacy protections in gov.Requires each state agency to designate a privacy officer to reduce the use and retention of personal information by the agency. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2327 2017–18 |
Appliance efficiencyEstablishes new minimum efficiency and testing standards for certain appliances. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2523 2017–18 |
UTC reporting requirementsRemoves certain annual reporting requirements for regulated public service companies (companies). | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2833 2017–18 |
Life sciences discovery fundTransfers certain duties and powers of the Life Science Discovery Fund Authority to the Department of Commerce (Commerce). | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 2839 2017–18 |
Electric & nat gas companiesRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and electrical and gas companies to consider a greenhouse gas (GHG) planning adder when evaluating and establishing conservation policies, programs, and targets. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2018 |
| HB 3013 2017–18 |
Public records accessExpands the scope and resources for public records access. Defines "state agency" as follows, for purposes of public records created after the effective date of this act: Every state office, department, division, bureau,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 2018 |
| HB 3011 2017–18 |
Public records accessExpands the scope and resources for public records access. Defines "state agency" as follows, for purposes of public records created after the effective date of this act: Every state office, department, division, bureau,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2018 |
| HB 2282 2017–18 |
Net neutralityProhibits Internet providers from engaging in certain types of conduct in the provision of service. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 5, 2018 |
| HB 2999 2017–18 |
Election security breachesRequires the secretary of state to: (1) Consult with the attorney general, the state chief information security officer, county auditors, or other designated local election officials to identify instances of security breaches... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 2018 |
| HB 2997 2017–18 |
EnergyModifies energy independence act provisions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2018 |